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Friday, May 12 2006

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News tip: ISU experts can comment on Whirlpool closures, cuts

ISU faculty experts can provide perspective on Whirlpool Corp.'s announcement that it will cut jobs, close plants and consolidate offices, 40 days after completing its acquisition of Newton-based Maytag Corp.

News tip.

Researchers study link between obesity, appetite-related hormones

Researchers at Iowa State are exploring the interaction between diet and appetite-related hormones, plus the effect that interaction might have on obesity.

News release.

NSF grant funds student research in Japan

ISU student Kari Terzino has received an NSF grant to conduct psychology research in Japan this summer.

News release.

Students, start your engines

Iowa State University's Formula SAE Team is hoping for another top-20 finish at the annual Formula SAE competition May 17-20 in Michigan.

News release.

Geoffroy names search committee, interim provost

President Gregory Geoffroy has selected associate provost Susan Carlson to serve as interim vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective June 1. Geoffroy also appointed a committee to conduct the search for ISU's executive vice president and provost.

News release.

The most realistic virtual reality room in the world

Iowa State University researchers say more than $4 million in equipment upgrades to Iowa State's six-sided virtual reality room are essential to their research. The upgrades will produce more realism, transmit more information and help attract more projects.

News release.

Researchers begin to solve mystery of hybrid vigor

Hybrid vigor works, but no one understands how. ISU plant scientists have uncovered a key to understanding the complex molecular mechanisms of this biological process. Their findings were published in the May 2 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

News release.

Chasing tornado data to engineer better buildings

Iowa State University researchers will use a $1 million federal appropriation to: 1. Study the flow of storm winds near the ground. 2. Test models of various structures in Iowa State's Wind Simulation and Testing Laboratory. 3. Develop computational models that simulate how wind storms affect buildings. 4. And, study new building designs that would be resistant to wind storms.

News release.

Geoffroy: Appropriation "extremely disappointing"

In a May 4 letter to faculty and staff, ISU President Gregory Geoffroy called the state appropriations increase to Iowa State's base operating budget "extremely disappointing" and added "it is just one more sign of the steady erosion of state funding for Iowa's public universities."

President's letter.

Distinguished, University professors named

Six Iowa State faculty have been awarded the titles of Distinguished Professor or University Professor.

News release.

New professorship advances bovine reproduction and genetics at ISU

Dr. James K. West, an internationally recognized specialist in bovine reproduction and embryo transfer, has been named the first Scott and Nancy Armbrust Professor of Veterinary Medicine.

News release.

Gleeson named first Renken Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at ISU

Iowa State's first named professorship in materials science and engineering will allow Brian Gleeson, an Iowa State professor of materials science and engineering, to develop new alloys and coatings that can withstand high temperatures.

News release.